'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Passchendaele Ridge on the 12th October 1917. This Rifleman was a Runner attached to Battalion Headquarters, and did very valuable work, carrying messages under intense machine gun, and at times, heavy shell fire. He was constantly employed from 6am to 9pm when he was severely wounded, working throughout that time in the forward part of the battle area. His gallantry, devotion, and contempt for danger were most marked.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	26/1019
Date of birth	20 February 1895
Place of birth	London, England
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Seaman
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	21
Height	5' 9.5"
Weight	140 lbs
Next of kin	Father, C O'Driscoll, 17 Vesey Street, East India Docks Road, London EC, England
Previous military service	Served for 2 years on Training Ship 'Exmouth'; time expired; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date	11 October 1915
Place of enlistment	Trentham
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company,
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Final rank	Rifleman
Final unit	4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Fate	Killed in Action 12 October 1917
Place of burial	No known grave
Commemoration details	Tyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel No 7), Belgium
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Passchendaele Ridge on the 12th October 1917. This Rifleman was a Runner attached to Battalion Headquarters, and did very valuable work, carrying messages under intense machine gun, and at times, heavy shell fire. He was constantly employed from 6am to 9pm when he was severely wounded, working throughout that time in the forward part of the battle area. His gallantry, devotion, and contempt for danger were most marked.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 28 January 1918
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Wellington, 6 February 1916; disembarked Suez, 15 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, France. Detached to NZ Wing 2/A Reinforcements Camp, 4 June 1917; rejoined unit, in the field, 18 June 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 29 August 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 11 September 1917. Wounded in action, 12 October 1917 Note on file: 'Buried shell hole sheet 28. Reported by Rev. G.E. Browne, attached 9th GHQ.' Court of Enquiry, 21 November 1917, concluded: 'Killed in action, 12 October 1917.' Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 27 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21381852